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Dear Saint Joseph Family in Christ, Welcome to Saint Joseph/Old Mission San Jose and our weekly communication newsletter.  I invite you to embrace and share these messages with your family and friends. Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.  Psalm 1 This weekend we celebrate the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.  The gospel message is powerful.  What we want, what we desire, whatever expectations we may have, may not necessarily be what we experience.  We suffer, we are persecuted, and many times inconvenienced and disappointed.  These sufferings are blessings, avenues to grace.  In reality, Jesus reminds us our lives may be filled with difficulty.  Even so, He is right here beside us all the way, our companion on the journey.  We do not need to hide our weaknesses.  We bring ourselves to Jesus...our trials and tribulations, our accomplishments and our challenges.  It is only through Him that we will have the gift of eternal life. There is still time!  The Women of St Joseph in partnership with St Joseph School is sponsoring our “Heart to Heart” Food Drive which offers individuals and parish families an opportunity to help feed the families, singles and homeless of our community through the St. Vincent de Paul Ministry. This parish ministry provided 600 bags In December 2021!  Please click here for more details. Tomorrow, February 14, is the deadline to return the filled bags. Thank you for your generous support. We invite you to participate in the Total Consecration to Saint Joseph.  Please join us Tuesday, February 15 at 6:00 PM via ZOOM (we will NOT meet in person as previously advertised) for a special meeting to discuss the agenda and format regarding the 33 days leading up to the Total Consecration on the Feast of Saint Joseph.  We begin with Vespers/Evening Prayer and then directly follow with our discussion.  Please click here to register. Please click here to watch this inspiring documentary about Saint Joseph. While the Gospel has not preserved any of his words, his actions have resounded through the ages. Joseph of Nazareth stands out as the model par excellence of Christian virtue, a brilliant example of obedience to God and trust in Divine Providence. His role as protector of families in the difficulties of life and Patron of the universal Church has never been more clearly needed. Now, the Church is seeking to deepen its understanding of the Guardian of Jesus and of the Holy Family. Lent is right around the corner!  Ash Wednesday is March 2.  Please click here for our Lenten schedule complete with Stations of the Cross and Mass dates/times.  Please remember to return your palms.  Baskets are located inside and outside the church for your convenience. LENT, A Time to Renew.  We are delighted and blessed to host facilitator, Father Luke Joseph Leighton, for our 2022 Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 12 at 9:30 AM in the Main Church.  We begin with Mass in the Mission at 8:00 AM followed by Continental Breakfast in the Parish Hall.  Please click here for more details and to register for this spiritual and enlightening event.  Be enriched and transformed. Join us Saturday, April 9 at 9:30 AM in the Mission for, Mission San Jose's Musical Memories, the fourth in our 225th Mission Anniversary Speaker Series. This session will explain, show and share the world of music created during the Mission period.  Please click here for more details. Bishop Michael C. Barber has issued a Decree on the Occasion of the 225th Anniversary of Old Mission San Jose/Saint Joseph Parish.  Please click here to read the decree in its entirety. Synod 2021-2023 is in full swing.  Bishop Barber has asked for our participation and commitment.  Please click here to read more about this important series on communion, participation and mission.  Synod is a process used by many churches, rooted in the history of the Catholic Church. A Greek word, Synod can be interpreted as “walking together.” The International Theological Commission (ITC) describes synodality as “the path along with the People of God walk together. Equally, it refers to the Lord Jesus, who presents Himself as ‘the way, the truth and the life’ (Jn 14:6) and to the fact that Christian, His followers, were originally called ‘followers of the Way.’ … Synodality ought to be expressed in the Church’s ordinary way of living and working.” Blessed are the poor and suffering.  Help us help our refugee families.  This is another opportunity to live the Gospel.  Please click here and learn more about how we as Christians can help families in need. Saint Joseph School is enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year.  We invite you to join us in person for a private, socially distanced campus tour OR on ZOOM for a Virtual Meet and Greet.  Please consider our award-winning school for the full academic and faith formation of your children.  How we prepare our children today will impact them the rest of their lives. Catholic Schools Week and Mass have been changed to February 27, 2022.  Please click here for specific details and contact information. Parish Office Hours: Monday through Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon CLOSED - 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Office Phone - (510) 656-2364 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time -  February 12 and 13, 2022 – Please click here for the online bulletin which contains the worship aid. Please click here for THIS weekend's Mass schedule, February 12 and 13, 2022. Saturday: 5:30 PM – Vigil Mass in the Mission Sunday 8:00 AM – Mission 10:00 AM – Main Church, livestream 12:00 PM – Main Church – Mass with Family of Faith 3:00 PM – Mass in Vietnamese, Main Church, livestream 5:00 PM  – Mass in Chinese, Main Church, livestream.  Please visit our website. 7:00 PM – Mission – Mass with Youth, Confirmation, and Young Adults Please visit our ONLINE GIVING link.  We have streamlined the process to provide maximum security, convenience and efficiency.  We are grateful for your faithful support of our parish and facilities.  Thank you for your generosity.   New job opportunities are available at Saint Joseph Parish, Mission and School.  Please click here for our list of openings. Getting married?  Please click here for detailed information and to reserve your date in the Old Mission or the main Church.  Baptism?  Please click here for registration and detailed information. Please click here for our entire Mass schedule.   As a reminder, if you cannot attend Mass in-person, livestream continues at 10:00 AM Sunday in English, 3:00 PM Sunday in Vietnamese and 5:00 PM Sunday in Chinese. Please join us online on our Livestream YouTube Channel. Monday-Saturday: INDOORS, in the Mission (all days) 7:30 AM – Holy Rosary / Confession 8:00 AM – Holy Mass First Friday of each month Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus First Saturday of each month Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (hospitality following) 8:30 AM – Chaplet of Divine Mercy Thursday - Adoration and Benediction (IN THE MAIN CHURCH, morning Mass will remain in the MISSION) 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Exposition and Adoration (directly following the 8:00 AM Mass) 6:00 - 6:30 PM – Evening Prayer and Benediction 7:00 PM – Mass in Vietnamese 7:30 - 9:00 PM - Adoration and Benediction Daily Adoration in the Eucharistic Chapel (Main Church) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Thursday - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Closed during recording sessions Closed during livestream sessions not offering public attendance First Wednesday of each month: Devotion to Saint Joseph 7:00 PM - Mass in the Mission Confession: Daily 30 minutes before each Mass (including weekends) and by appointment Saint Joseph Catholic School (TK through 8th Grade) - Principal, Patricia Calton School website - Please click here or call the school office at 510-656-6525. Please click here for the current school newsletter.   Please visit the following websites and links: SAINT JOSEPH – Church website FACILITY CALENDAR - Daily, weekly, month at a glance FAMILY OF FAITH - Information and registration PASTORAL REFLECTIONS - Saint Joseph Staff compositions BULLETIN – Online news and ministry links ONLINE GIVING – Thank you for your dedicated and generous financial support. REGISTRATION – NEW and existing parishioners.  Please update your information. JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Job postings for the church, school and mission OLD MISSION SAN JOSE – Mission and Gift Shop website Yours in Christ,